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UK auto sector calls for ‘full throttle’ manufacturing policies
Added: 30 Jun 2021
SMMT report proposes construction of li-ion battery ‘gigafactories’ to support large-scale EV produ…
German researchers tap smart elastomers to develop soft robots
Added: 30 Jun 2021
Collaborative robots to have polymer-based ‘strong muscles’ and ‘sensitive nerves’
DuPont adds to Conti supplier awards
Added: 29 Jun 2021
Supply includes thermoplastic polyester elastomers for CVJ boots produced by German group
US chemicals production improves in May
Added: 29 Jun 2021
Uptrend in organic chemicals and plastic resins, while weakness continues in synthetic rubber segme…
Continental taps supercomputer for tire particle research
Added: 29 Jun 2021
Project to use "one of the fastest supercomputers in the EU" to simulate behaviour of complex polym…
Bridgestone lays out ‘execution strategy’ for mid-term plan
Added: 29 Jun 2021
North America, Japan top the Japanese group's core regions, China to drive future growth
ACEA warns of two-track Europe for e-mobility
Added: 29 Jun 2021
Sharp divisions in roll-out of EV charging facilities, automotive industry group’s analysis shows
Pirelli reports on Styrian Grand Prix 2021
Added: 29 Jun 2021
Long stints run on medium and hard rubber, as well as plenty of speed on soft compound
Thailand's rubber production returns to 2019 level
Added: 28 Jun 2021
Thai Rubber Association official reports on recovery, and progress of 20-year plan for NR industry
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Evonik extends Kullmann’s term as chairman of executive board
Added: 28 Jun 2021
Christian Kullmann has led Evonik for last four years and his contract has now been extended until …
Hutchinson joins French aircraft innovation projects
Added: 28 Jun 2021
Components manufacturer takes part in three development initiatives for smart, lightweight aircraft…
Dow, Shell evaluating multi-megawatt ‘electrified’ pilot cracker
Added: 28 Jun 2021
Lower CO2 emission project attracts €3.5 million funding from Dutch government
Trelleborg Sealing adding service centre to German HQ
Added: 28 Jun 2021
Facility to offer 'industry-specific solutions' such as cleanroom handling, sub-assembly and qualit…
China sustains growth in May tire exports
Added: 25 Jun 2021
For the third month in a row, country posts higher export figures compared to pre-pandemic levels
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Natural rubber markets decline on weakening short-term outlook
Added: 25 Jun 2021
ERJ's snapshot of major futures and physical markets shows sharp reversals in prices
Enviro sees “favourable conditions” for large-scale tire recovery plant in UK
Added: 25 Jun 2021
Feasibility study foresees 'strong demand' for recovered pyrolysis oil
James Walker launches new elastomers for oil & gas applications
Added: 25 Jun 2021
Vermilion range of materials will replace some of the UK company’s flagship high-performance elasto…
Kumho Petrochemical to build nitrile rubber latex plant
Added: 25 Jun 2021
‘Aggressive investment’ in response to rapidly growing demand from medical industry
Synthomer appoints former Clariant exec as CEO
Added: 24 Jun 2021
Michael Willome “an established public market CEO" with a track record of driving performance throu…
US trade commission confirms tariffs on Asian tire imports
Added: 24 Jun 2021
Commerce set to impose anti-dumping duties on tires from Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, countervailing du…
